unanimity

noun

una·​nim·​i·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈni-mə-tē How to pronounce unanimity (audio)
Synonyms of unanimitynext
: the quality or state of being unanimous

Examples of unanimity in a Sentence

in a rare moment of unanimity the club members decided to throw a party for themselves
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The decision, which required unanimity in the 27-nation bloc, will impose a travel ban and freeze assets of a group of Israeli settlers and organizations and sanctions on Hamas members. Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 11 May 2026 Suspending the entirety of the EU's cooperation agreement, as Spain and Ireland are pushing for, would require unanimity among the bloc's 27 countries, and would almost certainly be blocked by allies of Israel. April 21, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 As many see it, a thorn in the EU's side is that major decisions require unanimity among its members. ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 As for, Simpson there’s no unanimity about him. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unanimity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unanimity was in the 15th century

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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanimity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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